Present: Gerald Dale, Joe Joyce, Steve and Kathy Schmieg, Rod Strenge, Wayne Clark, Sandy Ransom, Town Attorney Tim Young and Town Board: Chairman John Dearing, Supervisor Bill Lieb, Supervisor Ken Jude and Clerk/Treasurer Vi Novotne
Meeting opened
at
With motion by
Ken Jude, second by Bill Lieb, the minutes of the
With motion by Bill Lieb, second Ken Jude, the Agenda was approved with the addition of items: Financing for Town Hall,Town Attorney Tim Young. and 2004 Audit.
Requests to be on the Agenda:
1. Financing for new Town Hall. Town Attorney Tim Young stated that:Estimated Project Cost: $360,000 for construction and architects; $8,000 for legal, fiscal, administrative, and $12,000 for capitalized interest, the total cost would be $380,000
Existing or Expected Funds are: Building Fund of $60,000; 2005 Voter Approved Levy in Building Fund of $20,000; and 2006 Voter Approved Levy Building Fund of $30,000.
Balance to be funded with Certificate of Indebtedness for $270,000. Discussion followed as to when to purchase Certificate. Board recommended borrowing after bid is awarded, holding a further discussion in January, 2006 and obtaining a quote for money in February, 2006. Interest rate does not appear to be a risk.
Town Hall Construction: Ken Jude reported that he would follow up Planning and Zoning’s review of the plans for the new township hall and the items that need correction or attention. Miller Sewage Treatment Solutions forwarded site plan and drawings for the town hall septic system. $2200 is the building permit fee and $250 will be the Sewer permit fee. Ken will draft the bid specifications packet and have the bid advertised in the Annandale Advocate and Maple Lake Messenger.
2. Steve and
Kathy Schmieg and Rodney Strenge, current property owner at
3. Joe Joyce, Pleasant Lake, 11503 89th St NW, Lot 19, Pleasant Lake Beach, (PID 206-062-000190) Joe Joyce’s son, the property owner, plans to tear down existing home and build a new structure and a deck that would be in line with neighbors, and a new septic system Bill Lieb stated that DNR exerts pressure on regulation that new construction is not beyond ordinary high water mark. The property needs a new well as it is possibly a shallow well and well must be 50’ away from septic system. Ken Jude presented motion, Bill Lieb second, the board approved request for a new home with sidelots of 13’ and 10’and 51.5’ from the lake’s ordinary highwater mark, and deck at 41.5’ from the OHWM. The deck would be in line with the existing neighbors on either side lot. Coverage would be at 15% and hard surface coverage at 25%. The plan includes a new drain field and a new well
4. Gerald Dale, 8640 79th Street NW Request for reduced speed limit. John Dearing agreed to place 30MPH Speed Limit Signs along his area roads.
5. Wayne Clark, 8289 Isaak Ave. NW. Reported that ditches are steep and contain rocks. John Dearing assured him that request has been made to contractor to improve this ditch area.
Other Items:
1. 103rd Street Reconstruction. Wetland Conservation Evaluation Meeting revealed that township had violated DNR rule by not submitting a wetland application. DNR will consider a new survey covering land that had received fill. Clearwater Watershed representative stated that town board could submit piece applications for reconstructed areas. Otto Associates had failed to forward application and now is responsible for a new survey covering how much wetland had been filled and provide this report to the town board and to BOWERS (Board of Waters).
2. Cedar Acres and 78th Street Project. John Dearing reported that he is continuing requests to engineer and contractor for work covering water run off issues, ditches, silt fence removal and seeding that remains to be done.
3. Junk Amnesty Clean Up Report. Waste Management reported an additional 12.33 tons making total tonnage of 72.19 tons recycled or salvaged on Junk Amnesty Day.
4. Junk Violations:
Steve Leinonen, 11718 Kramer Ave NW. Wright County Sheriff’s office reported that department investigation concurs with our junk violation report. A court date has been sent for October 5 at 1:30 p.m.
5. City of Annandale Land Use Plan. Bill Lieb presented board copies of Tom Salkowski’s, Wright County Director of Planning and Zoning, response to Annandale’s Proposed Land Use Plan. Tom Salkowski reported that County Board has always made it clear that planning with and for cities are to be a part of the Wright County Comprehensive Plan and that planning for areas that are currently in Corinna Township are to be included as part of the Comprehensive Plan rather than a plan conducted solely by the City of Annandale. Annandale’s proposed plan impacts on other jurisdictions, especially the School District and County. There does not appear to be any justification for the vast expanse of proposed “residential” development colored yellow in the plan. The plan proposes thousands of acres of residential development and yet does not include sewer service for the existing development around Pleasant Lake on the north end. He also noted that Corinna has not agreed to annex any lands as a result of this planning process, yet has been very willing to discuss the City’s reasonable needs. Corinna cannot recognize any authority by the City of Annandale to adopt any plans or ordinances outside city limits
The Board determined that the board would not attend September 27 Public Hearing and that a Certified Letter be sent to City of Annandale, stating that Corinna no longer wishes to take part in the development of Annandale’s Land Use Plan. While the board understands the desire for the City of Annandale to plan for its future, we do not recognize any authority by the City of Annandale to adopt any plans or ordinances outside city limits. Corinna Township has a land use plan adopted by Wright County pursuant to Minnesota Law, and has worked cooperatively with the County for over 30 years. We do not believe that Annandale has any legal authority to adopt any binding plans for any land outside the city limits. We encourage and are willing to sit down and negotiate an orderly Annexation between the City of Annandale and the Township of Corinna.
Ken Jude stated that Southside Township will be made aware of Corinna Township’s plan to not continue working with Annandale’s Land Use Plan
Sandy Ransom, attending the board meeting, stated that the Ransoms and Val and Joan Lawler have drawn up a letter of concerns and are informing people and asking that these people attend the September 27 Public Hearing for City of Annandale Comprehensive Land Use Plan The board asked clerk to post the Ransom-Lawler letter, a copy of the Advocate’s news article announcing the City of Annandale Land Use Plan Meeting, and a copy of township letter to City of Annandale on the township website, www.corinnatownship.com.
6. Sandy Ransom, 8484 State Highway 24. John Dearing stated in response to Sandy Ransom’s concern, that he has had discussions with the State Highway Department. The State has agreed to a 66’ right of way. Township will determine access roads to farmland.
7. Don Riley, 8596 Griffith and neighbor, Robert Balogh. (continued) Attorney Tim Young’s research revealed that road is already vacated and forwarded a copy of the order vacating the road that was filed with Wright County recorder in 1980. Mr. Young recommended that township not take any further action at this time.
8. Proposed Levy Certification for 2006. As board determined not to increase levy in 2006 for the New Town Hall Certificate of Indebtedness, the levy remains as voted and approved at 2005 Annual Meeting: $142,000 General Revenue and $685,000 for Road and Bridge
9. Sand and Salt has been ordered for 2006.
10. Wright County Township Officer’s Association Quarterly Meeting, Thursday, October 13, 2005, 8 p.m. Wright County Government Center Community Room. Board received copy of July 14, 2005 meeting minutes.
11. Indian Lake Improvement District Annual Report for 2005. Board received a copy of the report.
12. State Mandate Reform/Waiver Program. Board received a copy of the Local Government Cooperation Waiver Application and a copy of the bills past regarding this law.
13. Audit
for 2004. Rick Borden of Larson, Allen, Weishair and Co. has completed the
2004 audit. Town Board signed letter stating that to the best of our knowledge
that the financial statements were fairly represented and financial records and
other related data were made available to the auditor. The final audit report
which had been delayed since March, 2005, should be delivered in two weeks. The
auditor requested and received copies of the town board meeting minutes from
January 18 thru
15. Turnaround
Problem. Dirt has been pushed onto the township road turn around behind
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As no further
business was to come before the board, John Dearing made motion, seconded by
Ken Jude, that the meeting adjourn at
Respectfully
submitted Approved,
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Viola Novotne, Clerk John Dearing, Chairman